International Association of Physiotherapists working with Older People - a World Physiotherapy subgroup. Tweets by individual committee members
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Feb 3
Are you heading to the World Falls Congress? We are holding an informal social event on the Thursday eve, 25th June, which is open to all physios. It will be a drink, a meal (or both!) and a chance to socialise! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Jun 12
World PT Day 2026 is coming — 8 Sept!
This year’s focus: Cardiovascular disease, Stroke prevention & rehab
Physio's help people move more, reduce risk, improve recovery and independence.
Official toolkit from World Physio includes posters, graphics, & more
buff.ly/GwLecr7
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Jun 11
Please consider submitting an abstract to #WorldPhysio2027
Keen to see lots to showcase your work with older people.
📣 The call for abstracts for #WorldPhysio2027 is open!
Share your research and innovation with the global physiotherapy community as we come together to shape the future of the profession worldwide ow.ly/nzcO50ZaoMz
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Jun 8
IPTOP MCR Dennis spent part of his holiday in Chile visiting Fernanda Calvo, the physio whose team won the World PT Day 2025 IPTOP video competition. What he found at Pontificia Universidad Católica was a faculty where education, research, and healthy aging are inseparable.
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📣 The World PT Day 2026 toolkit is now available!
This year’s theme is the role of #Physiotherapy in the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of #CVD & stroke.
Toolkit: ow.ly/q1si50Z8GHz
Press release: ow.ly/8sfY50Z8GCP
#WorldPTDay #Rehabilitation #GlobalPT
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IPTOP retweeted
On 30 May, during the final day of @PhysioCan Congress, the 11 founding member organisations of World Physiotherapy came together in Halifax for a day focused on connection, reflection, and looking to the future for the 129 member organisations within our global community.
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Have you started thinking about #WorldPTDay 2026 on 8 Sep? This year's theme is stroke & cardiovascular disease.
On #NationalCreativityDay, explore ideas to highlight the impact of #Physiotherapy & the #HealthWorkforce in your community: ow.ly/mRre50Z4fxE
#GlobalPT
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May 31
Final session of World Physio's Rehab in Conflict series is Monday 1 June. Pain Management in Rehab. All recordings are available — SCI, TBI, amputations, burns, fractures, and more.
1 June | 16:00 UTC | Free
Register ow.ly/avvO50Z4gaB
Full series: lnkd.in/eejMRCQm
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May 28
We still have spaces for one or two more people to join us!
Feb 3
Are you heading to the World Falls Congress? We are holding an informal social event on the Thursday eve, 25th June, which is open to all physios. It will be a drink, a meal (or both!) and a chance to socialise! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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May 28
Congratulations to IPTOP Education Officer Melanie Farlie, appointed as Lead PEDro Representative for the Global Region!
Mel will be involved in @PEDro_database's new network of physiotherapy evidence advocates across 32 countries. So well deserved!
pedro.org.au/english/pedro-r…
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May 24
World Physio's Rehab in Conflict series continues this Monday with a session on Communication & Swallowing Challenges in Conflict. Past recordings also available. Working with older people, IPTOP's Best Practice: buff.ly/vymMPF5
Register & Watch: buff.ly/9UEWgvX
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May 22
Our most viewed webinar, for good reason.
IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen on Paratonia in Dementia: Impact and Interventions is essential viewing for anyone working with older adults living with dementia. Clinically rich, evidence-based, and free to watch
youtube.com/watch?v=WOkCgHkL…
ALT picture of IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen
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🎉Did you know that it is one year until the World Physiotherapy 2027 Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the global physiotherapy community will come together to share knowledge, research, and innovations in the profession?
We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
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If you are attending the World Physiotherapy Africa region conference in Rwanda in June, Kenya Airways and RwandAir are now offering discounted air fares for delegates.
🔗 Find out more and save on the cost of your flights: ow.ly/3OiC50YNRZ7
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Apr 23
Ready to go global in 2027?
World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 is heading to Guadalajara, Mexico!
Abstracts open: June 11, 2026
Deadline: September 29, 2026
Congress: May 14–16, 2027
Time to start thinking about what you want to share with the world
🔗 wp2027.world.physio/keydates…
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There’s a fantastic atmosphere of excitement and passion on the first day of the World Physiotherapy South America region conference as the global #Physiotherapy community comes together to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another!
#Rehabilitation #GlobalHealth
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Apr 17
Did you know physical activity can make a difference for people with dementia? If you missed our webinar, or want a refresher, it’s available to watch! Learn practical strategies to support movement, function, and quality of life in this population. Watch: buff.ly/h5WfMqG
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IPTOP retweeted
Calling all physiotherapists: This is your opportunity to present your research to the global #Physiotherapy community! The call for abstracts for #WorldPhysio2027 opens on 11 June 2026.
Deadline 29 September 2026
Find out more: wp2027.world.physio/abstract…
#GlobalPT #Rehab2030
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Mar 26
Congratulations Dennis Boer, MCR the Netherlands. He defended his PhD thesis March 19, at Leiden University. His thesis studied the topic of exercise for nursing home residents with dementia. Results suggest the program is safe for further testing. buff.ly/dM4gn3v
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Mar 20
Reposting for anyone who missed it last year! Our Best Practice Statement for Physios Working With Older People During a Disaster, Conflict or Pandemic highlight how to keep care safe, person-centred and adaptable in challenging times.
Full document
iptop-physio.org/wp-content/…
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Mar 13
Registration is open! The internationally renowned Emory Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Course returns to the UK this November, now with an expanded faculty including Susan Whitney. Six day intensive training in vestibular assessment and treatment.
vestibularcourse.co.uk
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